Test or Scale Development Research Format

Test or Scale Development Research Format

Preliminary Pages

  • Title
  • Certification or Approval Sheet
  • Dedication (Optional)
  • Acknowledgement (Optional)
  • Table of Contents
  • List of Tables
  • List of Figures
  • List of Appendices
  • Abstract

Chapter 1The Problem and Literature Review

  • Background of the Study
  • Literature Review
  • Theoretical or Conceptual Framework
  • Statement  of Purpose
  • Definition of Terms

Chapter 2: Methods and Procedures

  • Development Phase
    • Search for Content Domain
    • Scaling Technique or Test Format
    • Item Writing
  • Validation Phase
    • Item Review and Revision
    • Pilot Testing| First Try-Out
    • Second Try-Out
    • Data Analysis
  • Ethical Considerations

Chapter 3: Results and Discussion (by Phase)

  • Results and Discussion (Phase 1, 2, etc)

Chapter 4: Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendations

  • Summary of the Study
  • Summary of Results
  • Limitations of the Study
  • Conclusion
  • Recommendations

Supplementary Pages

  • References
  • Appendices
  • Curriculum Vitae